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Monday, June 9, 2025

Health

June 9, 2025

Kaduna resident doctors suspend strike

Mr Yakubu said the suspension followed an emergency congress on Saturday, a series of meetings and interventions.

June 9, 2025

Plateau: Health agency develops inventory system to boost efficiency

He said PLASUPPLY aided in the overall effective management of raw materials, drugs, and other medical materials.

Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency
June 6, 2025

Diphtheria: UNICEF urges airport health checks to curb spread

Ms Anyaehie said that 4,017 persons had already received the diphtheria vaccine.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
June 5, 2025

Tinubu’s budget allocation to Nigeria’s health system is pittance: Bill Gates

“In the long run, you can’t depend on aid to fund your essential health systems. Countries need to build resilience internally,” Mr Gates told the Nigerian government.

Bola Tinubu with Bill Gates
June 5, 2025

UNICEF targets 100,000 youths for climate action by 2025: Official

UNICEF says it plans to mobilise 100,000 Nigerian youths for climate action by the year 2025 under its global environmental initiative, Green Rising.

UNICEF
June 4, 2025

Bill Gates urges Nigeria to continue momentum for polio eradication

Mr Gates acknowledged the Nigerian government’s efforts and progress, disclosing that polio detections in the country reduced by about 40 per cent in Q1 2025.

Bill Gates
June 4, 2025

UNICEF, health stakeholders seek improved funding for maternal, child healthcare

Ms Shittu-Muideen urged state governments to adopt evidence-based approaches to resource planning and health strategy formulation.

UNICEF
June 4, 2025

NARD condemns sacking of resident doctors in Kaduna

Mr Yakubu said that about six of the doctors had been given termination letters.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
June 4, 2025

39 illegal water factories operating in Ogun busted by NAFDAC

“NAFDAC has vowed to crack down on the activities of illegal producers and non-compliant facilities within its jurisdiction,” Mr Benu said.

NAFDAC operatives
June 4, 2025

Kano govt warns against slaughtering unhealthy animals during sallah

The health commissioner urged mothers and food handlers to ensure the safe preparation of meat to prevent food-borne illnesses.

Abattoir